Running Back Rankings 2021 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 12/30/2021

Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
7

RB
Javian
Hawkins

5-9 196lbs 4.46
RB
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
196lbs 5-9 4.46 14 180.6
72.0
Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have the elite burst to be a constant big-play threat. Improving patience as a...
6

RB
Chuba
Hubbard

6-0 208lbs 4.48
RB
CAR   Mascot
CAR Mascot
208lbs 6-0 4.48 6 98.4
73.0
Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when he finds a seam. Possesses quick feet and...
5

RB
Rhamondre
Stevenson

6-0 246lbs 4.63
RB
NE   Mascot
NE Mascot
246lbs 6-0 4.63 13 165.2
75.0
Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge. Fights for extra yardage and is reliable in...
4

RB
Javonte
Williams

5-10 220lbs 4.55
RB
DEN   Mascot
DEN Mascot
220lbs 5-10 4.55 5 87.9
76.0
Underrated blocker. Cognizant pass defender who is willing to meet a linebacker in the gap. Bowling-ball runner between the tackles....
3

RB
Michael
Carter

5-8 199lbs 4.50
RB
NYJ   Mascot
NYJ Mascot
199lbs 5-8 4.50 3 83.3
80.0
Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when he finds a seam. Quick feet with good...
2

RB
Travis
Etienne

5-10 205lbs 4.40
RB
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
205lbs 5-10 4.40 1 26.4
89.0
Seen by many as the top RB prospect in the 2021 draft, Etienne has decent size for a back and is explosive and tough. He has good vision...
1

RB
Najee
Harris

6-2 230lbs 4.52
RB
PIT   Mascot
PIT Mascot
230lbs 6-2 4.52 2 32.9
90.0
The 2021 draft does not look to have too many top tier RB prospects in it - but Najee qualifies as one of those. He is a power back that is...

2021 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Running Back

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2021 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Running Back

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.